Charter | K-8 | 462 students |
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The administration at this school does not live up to the standards that Montessori envisioned for educators of true Montessori background and training. As an employee at this school I witnessed many issues being hidden from parents and other staff out of fear of public relations scandals. I have witnessed teachers and administration being fired for expressing concern over administration's decisions that were not in the students best interest. Staff is hired and fired over personality clashes instead of ability and performance. One of the most hypocritical, condescending and self-serving administration staffs I have ever worked with.
Island Village is a great school, with a strong Montessori foundation. As someone said below, all teachers are provided with the opportunity to take classes in Montessori teachings and methods for free, which helps keep all the educators on the same philosophical page. As a lifelong learner, I cherish this opportunity to continue to grow and develop my craft. We work hard, but the fantastic results we see from our students make it all worthwhile. Our leaders are dynamic and positive; they encourage us to innovate and support us as we take on new directions. Our students are empowered in their learning, and their interests have led us to create the wide range of courses we currently offer. In what other public middle school will you find fifth graders discussing the Big Bang with authority or students begging for more time to write? I look forward to many years of working at Island Village with its dedicated staff and inspirational students.
I love this school! My child just graduated 8th grade after being at IVMS since PreK and is now heading off to high school with incredible confidence and an enthusiasm for learning. The focus at the middle-level (5th-8th grade) is for students to become responsible, self-directed learners. The faculty have high expectations and provide the necessary support for each learner to reach his or her fullest academic potential. I have no doubt that I will continue to hear wonderful things from the IVMS alumni and how their Montessori roots impacted their future learning!
To the "teacher" who posted below: I for one am grateful for all the extra work and dedication that the teachers at Island Village give to my daughter. The extra comments you complain about are VERY much appreciated by me and other parents. How pitiful that you are using this as a negative for working at this school. I just want to commend all of the teachers currently at IVMS for their hard work in making my child's experience wonderful and let you know how thankful I am that you are there. I know the pay for teachers is never enough for what they do . . . but please know that there are many of us out here who are grateful that you do!
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